Dan Orlovsky explains why he thinks Mac Jones will be the Patriots’ Week 1 starter
Mac Jones could not only be the Patriots quarterback of the future, but also the present. One ESPN analyst believes that Jones will be New England’s starter come Week 1 of the 2021 season.
On Monday’s edition of ESPN’s Get Up, Dan Orlovsky believes that Jones will be starter for New England when the Patriots kick off Week 1.
Citing the versatility of Cam Newton, combined with New England’s weapons offensively and how they fit Jones, Orlovsky has Jones as the best scheme fit for the Patriots moving forward. He also believes the Patriots can utilize Newton in different ways.
“I don’t believe New England’s going into the season with multiple types of schemes offensively. One, we could use Cam as a runner and one, you’re obviously not going to do Mac Jones. This is going to be a running football team. Two tight ends, play-action pass and the most important down is going to be third down to them, quarterback-wise. Mac Jones will have the advantage in that. I think Mac Jones should be their Day 1 starter. I think Mac Jones will be their Day 1 starter.”
This type of offense could look similar to the offensive style the Patriots ran with Tom Brady. With Newton’s athleticism and the pocket passing skills Jones possesses, this could be an ideal way for New England to run their offense.
